“The very least, or what seems to us great, every change of the seasons, everything which touches us in mind, body, or estate, whether brought about through this outward senseless nature, or by the will of man, good or bad, is overruled to each of us by the all-holy and all-loving will of God. Whatever befalls us, however it befalls us, we must receive as the will of God. If it befalls us through man’s negligence or ill-will or anger, still it is, in even the least circumstances, to us- the will of God. For if the least thing could happen to us without God’s permission, it would be something out of God’s control. God’s providence or His love would not be what they are. Almighty God Himself would not be the same God; not the God whom we believe, adore, and love.”
– E. B. Pusey
The more I walk with God the more I realize how true this is. No matter what is thrown my way, I must take it as His will and ask the most important question, Father, what will You teach me? I want the strength to trust in the darkest of valleys and the strong faith of Rahab. She didn’t completely understand the LORD God of the Israelites but she had seen and heard enough to trust her life and her family’s life for Him. I’ve tasted of His goodness and even if I cannot understand God’s leading, even when I cannot know the reason why He has chosen this path, I will trust when I cannot see.